On the 23rd of March, we were expecting to get a closer look at the OnePlus 9R at the OnePlus 9 launch event. However, the delay has kept us waiting.
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As OnePlus already has a series of budget smartphones in the Nord, we expect the upcoming OnePlus 9R to sit between the Nord and the OnePlus 9 series — in terms of specifications as well as the price.
In one of the recent interviews, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that they would release the OnePlus 9R and an India-exclusive device, aiming to reach one more price point with this model for its customers. Surprisingly, this was the first official mention of the affordable flagship, and the company hasn’t revealed much information.
In one of the news 8 interviews, Lau said that it would be a smooth scrolling, immersive gaming controls, and a superior viewing experience to bring out a flagship-like experience.
Release Date & Price
Although OnePlus confirmed 9R exists, it wasn’t released with the rest of the OnePlus 9 series.
Most of the OnePlus flagship phones are priced over Rs 40,000 and the budget-friendly range is priced below Rs 30,000. The OnePlus 9R might be priced between Rs 35,000 to 40,000. The company has not had a lot of devices in this range in recent years as it has shifted its focus to bring about more premium offerings.
The actual bit of information is that the OnePlus 9R will be cheaper compared to the OnePlus 9 series.
As for the release date, it looks like the OnePlus 9R will be an India-exclusive device as they haven’t mentioned it being globally available, but even then we wouldn’t know when it will be announced or released.
Oneplus 9R Specs & Features
- 5G device
- Chipset: As it is a flagship model it could be one of these- the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, the Snapdragon 870 or last year’s Snapdragon 865.
- Could be a gaming phone
According to a teaser on Amazon, the OnePlus 9R will contain physical shoulder triggers, which not only tells that it could be a gaming phone but also suggests that the company will launch accessories at some point related to gaming.
- 120 Hz 6.55-inch AMOLED display
- Bigger battery
- Fast charging
- Camera
Awaited to see if it gets a Hasselblad camera upgrade like the other models in the series.
What’s In It For Us?
A Larger Battery
The confirmation has arrived. The One Plus models are ready to sport a powerful battery power of 4500 mAh. Since the OnePlus 9R will be a gaming phone we hope for a longer battery life
65W Fast Charging
The new OnePlus devices are amongst the faster-charging smartphones available in the market. It takes just about 30-40 minutes for a full charge. We would like to see 65W charging on this device as well as it would play a major role in increasing the charging game.
Capable Cameras
With the OnePlus 9 devices, the OnePlus has teamed up with Hasselblad to improve the camera experience. With the 9R being a gaming device, usually, the camera quality wouldn’t be the first priority. We would, however, like to see a Hasselblad collaboration with this device as well.
